Bayle the Dread: -Father of all Drakes -Breathes fire and lightning simultaneously -Shoots lasers -Nukes you -Grows wings made of pure rage -Crippled: no wings, one leg, and still kicks your ass -Hyped up by arguably the best NPC (Igon) -Wears his arch-nemesis' heads like scarves -Lives on the tallest mountain in the Shadow Lands and his mere presence charges them with flame-lightning -S tier soundtrack -Killed so many Drake Warriors that his arena is carpeted in Dragon's Calorbloom (only one flower blooms from each warrior)
@ErikRose004 some folk like simple big dragon on hill and they get that and thats why its there but it can never be more than that, and so thats why it'll never take main stage
@@dopaminecloud I get it. But idk ig it’s the fact it’s based or similar to moby dick and the design of Bayle himself that’s so cool to many. But yeah obviously the main story is really interesting and takes centre stage.
CURSE YOU, BAAAAAAAAAAAYYLLE! I HEREBY VOW! YOU WILL RUE THIS DAY! BEHOLD, A TRUE DRAKE WARRIOR! AND I, IGON! YOUR FEARS MADE FLESH! SOLID OF SCALE YOU MIGHT BE, FOUL DRAGON… BUT I WILL RIDDLE WITH HOLES YOUR ROTTEN HIDE! WITH A HAIL Of HARPOOOOOOOONS! WITH EVERY LAST DROP OF MY BEING!
3:59 I had this happen to me. The first time I saw his laser breath attack, the music synced perfectly with it. I literally froze in my seat in pure awe and disbelief, and I died immediately of course.
@@theonlyMoancore yeah the dancing lion also always does his 2nd phase transition at a certain point of the song if it isn't currently staggered or in a combo
I was super lucky and i got almost the same sync with that move, but only mine started the exact moment he started his blast (not at start of the move where he gets his wings). was legit the coolest moment i have ever experienced in gaming, arguably better sync than this clip, almost came
I‘m so glad I got that moment on my first kill, my whole body was shaking. Bayle is absolute peak, his design, build up and attacks just go so hard (plus Igon‘s lines ofc)
This is it. This fight is the most truly epic fight in all of Fromsoft. There may be better fights, but there will never be a more truly awe inspiring fight to behold than this one here. This is perfection. I have no complaints, I have no issues, I have no notes. This is my favorite Fromsoft fight of all time.
@@malafakka8530 yup. Thw times you fight them are AFTER they fought and ran off. Bayle flew off while Placid went into basically stasis at the floating temple
@@supremesenpai8932I’m a souls fan but bayle is just better in every way. Cooler design, better lore, best npc summon in the series, better music, one of the best fromsoft bosses period
@@happymoomoocow i disagree, i like midirs music better, like the fight more in general, while yes bayle has better lore and igon im not sure it manages to top midir. But as @Veloketh said comes down to personal preference
Call me weird, but I love the ringing sound on his nuke explosion (example: 3:26), it just makes the explosion feel so much more impactful because it feels more loud and more powerful as a result
4:20 Even here, the eruption lands exactly on a strong beat and gets out of the way just in time for the trombones and other lower brass to pound out the last few notes of the phrase. What an experience 💙
Bayles such a badass, dude has placidusax's two heads in his back too. Once i beat his hard ass i was able to really take in how awesome him and that fight were
@@Crusade11722 I like to think that placidusax bit into him and bayle kept the heads there after the fight not because he couldn’t remove them but because he just thought it’s a sick trophy. Such a mad dragon design
I absolutely love the bass in his fire breath attacks at 3:59 You can just feel the immense pressure at which the flames are hitting the ground. Got chills when that happened paired up with the god tier soundtrack!
100%, Fromsoft showing off incredible sound design again, really weighty and impactful. Lots of Elden ring bosses feel like their attack sounds are part of the OST, like Maliketh‘s vortex or malenias prosthetic clicks. Glad the dlc bosses continued this
The moment they synced the second phase transition with the music, with bayle summoning his wings, is absolute peak from software. I wonder what the guys who just overworked their asses finally releasing the first kings field would have thought if they somehow peered into the future and saw this. The moment I saw that for the first time, it literally stunned me for a second IRL. Its the moment you realize you're not just fighting a dragon boss, you're fightinv dragon satan, and he just got angry.
It took me this long to realise that just as Bayle first does his laser both times it makes a circle shockwave around his face; his laser literally breaks the sound barrier
3:59 is actual perfection. The move starts with the beat drop and both of the beams are synced to the down beat of the music. This fight couldn't have had a better moment if it tried. Best boss in the game, by the way. An actual masterpiece. I remember the first time I fought Bayle I was streaming it in a Discord call and there were several unified calls of "holy shit" and "that's so fucking awesome" when the second phase hit. Legendary boss.
@@calamitousenigma9052 streaming it to friends sounds like a blast, it’s always great to share the hype for these games with others. Goated boss for sure, and yes that sync was unbelievable and extremely lucky. I was only able to recreate it once (actually twice in one fight) but fumbled the fight and died lmao. So glad I could capture this one and actually win
4:00 - 4:25 litteral chills i've got omg the music, the terror and power i feel when he attacks... Bayle, the dread. His name fit him so well... GOAT of the DLC
@@Velokethwhat’s funny about bayle is that according to lore he has so much fucking hatred inside him that eating his heart will corrupt your very soul
@@Greeese Yeah it's absolutely insane. Even after doing communion and getting an ability, his heart will take over your body and soul inevitably even after eating it. His death rattle is pure wrath.
3:57 this sync is unbelievably cool. Bayle’s Ruin is probably my favorite boss move I’ve ever seen in a video game, even cooler than PCR’s meteor attacks
Same for me probably, visuals are cinematic af, the audio feels weighty and intense and the entire move can be avoided with a few well timed dodges. They actually managed to make a dragon flying in the air breathing fire the highlight of the fight
The fight just isn't the same without Igon. I honestly don't care if people think summoning is cheating or not, some fights are MEANT to be experienced with summons, like Starscourge Radahn and Bayle.
I just didn’t know at the time and I don’t think I even realized his sign was in the arena. It‘s not about cheating for me, I just don’t like when aggro gets split and the healthbar gets buffed on my first experience. It was still an incredible fight solo, kinda wish we could just get igons voicelines. I’m gonna summon him on my refight for sure tho
Weirdly I personally prefer this fight without Igon, his voice lines get aggravating after a while, though I appreciate the story itself behind it. I also find the fight feels better solo on most builds.
@@cerioth5648 I can see that, especially when you’re still learning the moves and die more often. I prefer learning the boss moveset solo first too. I’m glad I got both experiences, coming back to fight with igon on my second run was a blast
@@Velokethim gonna pull the hmm actually card. Because his summon is inside the arena, the boss don't have a health boost. But yeah the Split agro doesn't change
Somehow, someone fit all of Igons lines in here perfectly from start to end as the original OST goes! Some of the lines feel like they fit in perfectly, like the song was secretly made to fit more lines in
Bayle the Nuclear Explosion Dragon walzes to battle once more to rain havoc and hellfire onto the poor Tarnished good job with the timing on the music I live approximately 2 Seconds per attempt in this battle and have not defeated him yet, so I watch these to see what it feels like
I love how bayle is just the incarnation of pure hatred, he feels like a hellish force of nature unleashed upon us. Also really glad you like it, thanks! Dw you’ll get there, putting down this beast will be one of the best feelings you’ll ever experience playing this game!
I love how you respected the boss and him show off his full move set. Also the music sync at 3:58 was cinematic perfection. Definitely got a sub out of me
@@harry6270 eyy thanks, welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. I’ve fought bayle a couple of times since then but couldn’t get that sync again. Glad I captured it here!
My new favourite boss, everything about him, the visual design, the moveset, the buildup, and my god the music. Tai Tomisawa is such an insanely talented composer, did all my favourite tracks in elden ring. Nice fight btw, well played.
@@Al-ji4gd yeah the OST’s for promised Consort, Midra and Dancing Lion blew me away. I do really like Saitoh‘s tracks too (Messmer, Romina, Putrescent) and Tanizaki‘s theme for the Leda Squad Fight gave me chills
Bayle might be the single most badass thing FromSoftware has ever cooked up. Feels like Midir, Demon Princes, and Placidusax rolled up into a single fight
Watching this boss battle without a HUD was a real treat. When I fought and defeated Bayle earlier today, I had my eyes laser focused on my health/fp bars and the boss’s bar, trying to just stay alive and striking when I could. Doing that, you lose sight of just how epic these Elden Ring boss battles are, particularly this one. Seeing the battle presented cinematically in this video reminded of that, and of the incredible journey I’ve had both in the base game and now the dlc. Thanks Veloketh for a great video!
Congrats for defeating him, he surely is a challenge, and thank you so much for this comment! Adrenaline and tension run high in these hard boss fights and require lots of concentration, so sometimes we just lock in with a kind of tunnel vision. I had a similar feeling with my first win against Malenia, so it’s been nice making these videos for others (and myself) to just sit back and enjoy the spectacle of a boss they enjoy. I’m glad the fight could convey that epic feel of facing bayle to u, makes me happy I did it
Very good! I'm so glad to find the perfect video showing his phase 2 transformation. Easily one of, if not the best boss fight Fromsoft has done to date. Well fought, too!
Thanks so much, really appreciate it! Absolutely agree, I’m so happy we finally got a dragon that surpasses Midir in spectacle while also having his engaging go-for-the-head mechanic. Bayle is getting a top spot in my list for sure, 10/10
Might be wrong, but 4:04 looks like they are grabbing striking lightning with their mouth, much like ancient dragons "grab" falling lightning with their hands before smashing it towards us.
People getting mad at you and disliking cause you didn't summon igon are full of it. His summon sign should've been outside the boss room instead of inside, it's so easy to miss. Great job on the video 👍 That music sync at 3:59 was peak.
@@danielt.9586 I don’t mind I think some people are just memeing lol, the video has like 1% dislikes which is totally fine. But yeah the summon sign is hard to spot and it can also get annoying to summon depending on what move bayle is gonna start with Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)
same, among all his bombastic nuke attacks this one stands out as one of my favorites, it’s like he’s pirouetting on his one leg I gotta agree, I especially appreciate that bayle only has one move where he goes flying and spits fire at you and it’s somehow the most epic attack in the game, while the aerial fire moves in DS3 are more annoying and tedious
The fight was perfect like a cinematic and long as it should be, thank you for this show Velo ❤ This little roll under Bayle's tail is too satisfying 3:00 / 5:10 This Boss is incredible when he propels himself up high 5:49
The fact that bayle is suffering from permanent injury at this point much like how placidusax was after the 2 of them fought, makes me really scared of the kind of devils they were before their battle
Yknow having Bayle around also tells us more about Placidusax. Bayle as the first ever "Drake" could match up to Placidusax, the ancient dragon that was elden lord back then, however even from the stalemate, placidusax did NOT order any ancient dragon to fly after bayle, and instead building the dragon communion to hunt down drakes was a...particulary weird choice, but it speaks volumes about Placi's philosophy. "The drake hunters will try to kill you, they will fall, but one day, one day there will be one that will slay you Bayle....one day" Truly just letting nature and time take it's course, Placidusax was quite the smart elden lord
I never noticed this because I killed Bayle with a critical hit, but he tries to call lightning down upon you one last time before he fades out of existence. Fighting down to the last inch of his life. Perhaps him and Igon are not so different after all
3:59 was awseome. I wish they made bayle do 3 lasers though. One downwards to the right (in game), then one upwards to the right, and then the one that shoots down (in game)
“CURSE YOU, BAYLE!!! I HEREBY VOW, YOU WILL RUE THIS DAY! Behold, a TRUE drake warrior! And I, Igon! Your fears made flesh! Solid of scale you might be, foul dragon! But I will riddle with holes your rotten hide! WITH A HAIL OF HARPOONS! WITH EVERY LAST DROP OF MY BEING!!”
you’re not alone there, the music combined with his epic attacks give me chills everytime. So glad we got such a powerful dragon to end this amazing game
@@teddywilson4625 lmao thanks the timing surely is tricky at first, some people don’t use lock on for it but I really wanna see bayle go nuts in the air haha. Glad it worked out that time
Bayle the Dread:
-Father of all Drakes
-Breathes fire and lightning simultaneously
-Shoots lasers
-Nukes you
-Grows wings made of pure rage
-Crippled: no wings, one leg, and still kicks your ass
-Hyped up by arguably the best NPC (Igon)
-Wears his arch-nemesis' heads like scarves
-Lives on the tallest mountain in the Shadow Lands and his mere presence charges them with flame-lightning
-S tier soundtrack
-Killed so many Drake Warriors that his arena is carpeted in Dragon's Calorbloom (only one flower blooms from each warrior)
He is the best. Period. Could have been a separate game and I wouldn’t have complained.
A thousand times more hype than the actual Miquella plot.
@ErikRose004 some folk like simple big dragon on hill and they get that and thats why its there
but it can never be more than that, and so thats why it'll never take main stage
@@dopaminecloud I get it. But idk ig it’s the fact it’s based or similar to moby dick and the design of Bayle himself that’s so cool to many. But yeah obviously the main story is really interesting and takes centre stage.
I feel like Igon makes this fight so much better with his epic voicelines
@@thornghoul1486 true his lines go so hard, I didn’t know at the time since I don’t summon NPCs that much but I really want Igon in my next fight
CURSE YOU, BAAAAAAAAAAAYYLLE!
I HEREBY VOW! YOU WILL RUE THIS DAY!
BEHOLD, A TRUE DRAKE WARRIOR! AND I, IGON!
YOUR FEARS MADE FLESH!
SOLID OF SCALE YOU MIGHT BE, FOUL DRAGON…
BUT I WILL RIDDLE WITH HOLES YOUR ROTTEN HIDE!
WITH A HAIL Of HARPOOOOOOOONS!
WITH EVERY LAST DROP OF MY BEING!
He doesnt increase bayles hp as he is summoned mid fight so you are actively making yourself weaker until he starts yelling.
I think his voicelines are super funny, but a bit too goofy. Glad they are there but also glad it was an option not to summon him. Hot take though ik
3:59 I had this happen to me. The first time I saw his laser breath attack, the music synced perfectly with it. I literally froze in my seat in pure awe and disbelief, and I died immediately of course.
had the same sync but the song blasted at the second laser and i quite literally shat myself
He’s so fucking cinematic I love him
Real
I think there's actually a trigger in the music, I know elden beast has one (he flies up for the elden ring attack when the full choir kicks in).
@@theonlyMoancore yeah the dancing lion also always does his 2nd phase transition at a certain point of the song if it isn't currently staggered or in a combo
"Bro, just stay alive, I'll respawn in a second"
The situation I'm in: 3:59
3:56 bayle casually reminding you that he doesn’t need to be in his prime to mutilate you
he was like limbs are overrated, catch these nukes instead
Can we get prime bayle?
@@JohngalacticGravity No the fuck we cannot
We have radahn prime, now we need BAYLE prime
3:57 jesus that sync is probably the best in souls history
Bayle is slowly becoming my favorite Fromsoft boss
that part in his OST is just pure escalation, I love it! Bayle and Messmer totally nuked my top 5 fromsoft boss list
I was super lucky and i got almost the same sync with that move, but only mine started the exact moment he started his blast (not at start of the move where he gets his wings). was legit the coolest moment i have ever experienced in gaming, arguably better sync than this clip, almost came
3:55-4:25 is the kinda thing you can show other people to let them know what kinda peak they're missing out on if they dont play elden ring
Don quixote
Actually the most cinematic section of the video.
The pause and spark for the second attack is the best thing I've seen in the dlc
@@Mikaela_77 That's no spark. He is catching lightning in his jaws.
@@AnsbachthePurebloodYeah I also noticed that, this is absurdly badass
3:59 The ringing sound his Balefire makes lives rent-free in my head.
That moment at 3:59 is just complete perfection.
Bayle is easily my new favorite Fromsoft boss without question, he's just too cool.
I‘m so glad I got that moment on my first kill, my whole body was shaking. Bayle is absolute peak, his design, build up and attacks just go so hard (plus Igon‘s lines ofc)
dragon boy did all his showstopper moves back to back that was crazy
@@pretzelking4618bayle knew he was recording
You'll probably also like FFXV's leviathan. Check it out.
This is it. This fight is the most truly epic fight in all of Fromsoft. There may be better fights, but there will never be a more truly awe inspiring fight to behold than this one here. This is perfection. I have no complaints, I have no issues, I have no notes. This is my favorite Fromsoft fight of all time.
Isshin Sword Saint: "Am I a joke to you?"
God damn what most the fight between him and Placidusax been like? Truly a clash of titans
Imagine we’d get a cinematic like Radahn vs Malenia for them, pls miyazaki I’ll do anything
Honestly. Both of then fought like devils in their severely injured states, i dont wanna know how powerful they were before their clash
@kakarotorgoku2481 didn't they injure each other?
@@malafakka8530 yup. Thw times you fight them are AFTER they fought and ran off. Bayle flew off while Placid went into basically stasis at the floating temple
@@VelokethMIYAZAKI!!!! GIVE ME THE PLUCIDUSAX VS BAYLE CINEMATIC AND MY LIFE IS YOURS!!!!!!!!
Fromsoft finally did it. They made a dragon more epic than Midir.
That was one of my biggest wishes for the dlc. The darkeater is finally dethroned
midir still better
@@supremesenpai8932I’m a souls fan but bayle is just better in every way. Cooler design, better lore, best npc summon in the series, better music, one of the best fromsoft bosses period
@@supremesenpai8932 it just comes down to personal preference, this will probably be debated for years now lol
@@happymoomoocow i disagree, i like midirs music better, like the fight more in general, while yes bayle has better lore and igon im not sure it manages to top midir. But as @Veloketh said comes down to personal preference
Call me weird, but I love the ringing sound on his nuke explosion (example: 3:26), it just makes the explosion feel so much more impactful because it feels more loud and more powerful as a result
yeah they really managed to sell bayle’s power with the sound effects, his laser/fire beams feel so intense and weighty too
It's even cooler cuz it's just his version of Placidusaxs lightning bolt, down to the sound design🙏
No one ain't gonna call u weird for that bro. It's totally understandable to like such sound
4:20 Even here, the eruption lands exactly on a strong beat and gets out of the way just in time for the trombones and other lower brass to pound out the last few notes of the phrase. What an experience 💙
I'm rewatching the moment at 3:58 and I can't stop - goosebumps at how amazing it is.
while playing I knew that this had to be the run where I beat him, it’s just too epic to die
Giving dragons Anime Laser Breath was a great decision by Fromsoftware.
Bayles such a badass, dude has placidusax's two heads in his back too. Once i beat his hard ass i was able to really take in how awesome him and that fight were
@@Crusade11722 I like to think that placidusax bit into him and bayle kept the heads there after the fight not because he couldn’t remove them but because he just thought it’s a sick trophy. Such a mad dragon design
@@Veloketh Hey, bayle would be the type to do that, lol! Yea its badass man, one of the coolest dragons i've ever seen
I love how he’s *about* to hit you with the most powerful shit you’ve ever seen, but dies right before he can pull it off
I absolutely love the bass in his fire breath attacks at 3:59 You can just feel the immense pressure at which the flames are hitting the ground. Got chills when that happened paired up with the god tier soundtrack!
100%, Fromsoft showing off incredible sound design again, really weighty and impactful. Lots of Elden ring bosses feel like their attack sounds are part of the OST, like Maliketh‘s vortex or malenias prosthetic clicks. Glad the dlc bosses continued this
My top 3 soulsborne dragons:
1. Bayle
2. Midir
3. Placidusax
solid list (my 3. would be fortissax but rest same)
@@Velokethoh that’s true. Fortissax was incredible
@@matthewmontesano9517 fortissax has my favorite ost ever, such a badass fight. I just wish it was a little easier to hit his head
@Veloketh how? The fight is mechanically so trash.
Sihn honorable metion for being a DS2 boss that is actually genuinely good
The moment they synced the second phase transition with the music, with bayle summoning his wings, is absolute peak from software.
I wonder what the guys who just overworked their asses finally releasing the first kings field would have thought if they somehow peered into the future and saw this.
The moment I saw that for the first time, it literally stunned me for a second IRL. Its the moment you realize you're not just fighting a dragon boss, you're fightinv dragon satan, and he just got angry.
It took me this long to realise that just as Bayle first does his laser both times it makes a circle shockwave around his face; his laser literally breaks the sound barrier
ohh you’re right, that’s a sick detail
3:59 is actual perfection. The move starts with the beat drop and both of the beams are synced to the down beat of the music. This fight couldn't have had a better moment if it tried.
Best boss in the game, by the way. An actual masterpiece. I remember the first time I fought Bayle I was streaming it in a Discord call and there were several unified calls of "holy shit" and "that's so fucking awesome" when the second phase hit. Legendary boss.
@@calamitousenigma9052 streaming it to friends sounds like a blast, it’s always great to share the hype for these games with others. Goated boss for sure, and yes that sync was unbelievable and extremely lucky. I was only able to recreate it once (actually twice in one fight) but fumbled the fight and died lmao. So glad I could capture this one and actually win
battling Bayle is like fighting a living avatar of a Volcano itself
true he feels like a hellish force of nature
4:10 YOU CAN JUMP ABOVE THIS NUKE?! This move killed me so many times, if only i knew that
And I bet as soon as WE try that, we die 😂😂😂
4:00 - 4:25 litteral chills i've got omg the music, the terror and power i feel when he attacks... Bayle, the dread. His name fit him so well... GOAT of the DLC
3:58 OH GREAT HEAVENS 😳
that sync gave me chills back then I was sure I was cooked lmao
It would've been just as dope of a clip whether or not you survived - good job that you did tho!
@@hex5219 ey thanks!
Angriest dragon in the series.
alive out of pure spite
@@Velokethwhat’s funny about bayle is that according to lore he has so much fucking hatred inside him that eating his heart will corrupt your very soul
@@Greeese that’s so metal
@@Veloketh ikr god I love bayle
@@Greeese Yeah it's absolutely insane. Even after doing communion and getting an ability, his heart will take over your body and soul inevitably even after eating it. His death rattle is pure wrath.
3:57 this sync is unbelievably cool. Bayle’s Ruin is probably my favorite boss move I’ve ever seen in a video game, even cooler than PCR’s meteor attacks
Same for me probably, visuals are cinematic af, the audio feels weighty and intense and the entire move can be avoided with a few well timed dodges. They actually managed to make a dragon flying in the air breathing fire the highlight of the fight
Dont think ive teared up like this over a boss with its soundtrack and cinematic feel until now. Im in awe
one of those bosses I will never forget. Instant masterpiece
The fight just isn't the same without Igon.
I honestly don't care if people think summoning is cheating or not, some fights are MEANT to be experienced with summons, like Starscourge Radahn and Bayle.
I just didn’t know at the time and I don’t think I even realized his sign was in the arena. It‘s not about cheating for me, I just don’t like when aggro gets split and the healthbar gets buffed on my first experience. It was still an incredible fight solo, kinda wish we could just get igons voicelines. I’m gonna summon him on my refight for sure tho
Weirdly I personally prefer this fight without Igon, his voice lines get aggravating after a while, though I appreciate the story itself behind it. I also find the fight feels better solo on most builds.
@@cerioth5648 I can see that, especially when you’re still learning the moves and die more often. I prefer learning the boss moveset solo first too. I’m glad I got both experiences, coming back to fight with igon on my second run was a blast
@@Velokethim gonna pull the hmm actually card. Because his summon is inside the arena, the boss don't have a health boost. But yeah the Split agro doesn't change
@@glaaki3105 lmao I learned that today watching vaati‘s 15 secrets video
Somehow, someone fit all of Igons lines in here perfectly from start to end as the original OST goes! Some of the lines feel like they fit in perfectly, like the song was secretly made to fit more lines in
Bayle the Nuclear Explosion Dragon walzes to battle once more to rain havoc and hellfire onto the poor Tarnished
good job with the timing on the music
I live approximately 2 Seconds per attempt in this battle and have not defeated him yet, so I watch these to see what it feels like
I love how bayle is just the incarnation of pure hatred, he feels like a hellish force of nature unleashed upon us.
Also really glad you like it, thanks! Dw you’ll get there, putting down this beast will be one of the best feelings you’ll ever experience playing this game!
@@Veloketh well, only he and Dear old Mr Consort are left so...
@@umukzusgelos4834 nice good luck especially with the final boss lol
I love how you respected the boss and him show off his full move set. Also the music sync at 3:58 was cinematic perfection. Definitely got a sub out of me
@@harry6270 eyy thanks, welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. I’ve fought bayle a couple of times since then but couldn’t get that sync again. Glad I captured it here!
He was so fking cool if not 90% of my fight is me facing his crippled leg and my ear full of Igon's war cry.
Phase 2:
What role am I supposed to be playing here? The victim?
the average fromsoft rpg experience
My new favourite boss, everything about him, the visual design, the moveset, the buildup, and my god the music. Tai Tomisawa is such an insanely talented composer, did all my favourite tracks in elden ring. Nice fight btw, well played.
thanks! I love how string heavy tomisawa‘s tracks are, they really stand out and fit the bosses and atmosphere so well
I prefer Miyazawa. I think he's the true MVP of the Elden Ring soundtrack, though Tomisawa is definitely 2nd.
@@Al-ji4gd yeah the OST’s for promised Consort, Midra and Dancing Lion blew me away. I do really like Saitoh‘s tracks too (Messmer, Romina, Putrescent) and Tanizaki‘s theme for the Leda Squad Fight gave me chills
By far the most amazing and epic Dragon fight I ever experienced in any video game.
The build-up also played a huge role as you ascend the mountain
3:59 I remember screaming "HOLY SHIT" loud asf in my room when I saw this for the first time, music was synced like that and everything.
One of the best boss i fight in my entire life.
Same for me, absolute god tier boss
@@Veloketh everyone says that messmer is the best but bayle is easily my favourite
@@qqqqq9953 messmer is probably my no 1 bayle no 2 but it’s really close
Bayle might be the single most badass thing FromSoftware has ever cooked up. Feels like Midir, Demon Princes, and Placidusax rolled up into a single fight
Watching this boss battle without a HUD was a real treat. When I fought and defeated Bayle earlier today, I had my eyes laser focused on my health/fp bars and the boss’s bar, trying to just stay alive and striking when I could. Doing that, you lose sight of just how epic these Elden Ring boss battles are, particularly this one. Seeing the battle presented cinematically in this video reminded of that, and of the incredible journey I’ve had both in the base game and now the dlc. Thanks Veloketh for a great video!
Congrats for defeating him, he surely is a challenge, and thank you so much for this comment! Adrenaline and tension run high in these hard boss fights and require lots of concentration, so sometimes we just lock in with a kind of tunnel vision. I had a similar feeling with my first win against Malenia, so it’s been nice making these videos for others (and myself) to just sit back and enjoy the spectacle of a boss they enjoy. I’m glad the fight could convey that epic feel of facing bayle to u, makes me happy I did it
3:58 the boss was difently listening to his theme and waited for that part to do his coolest move
3:16 underrated sync
The music shift + his roar and the sound of lightning when he goes 2nd phase always gives me goosebumps
10/10 transition no cutscene needed just raw badassery
Very good!
I'm so glad to find the perfect video showing his phase 2 transformation. Easily one of, if not the best boss fight Fromsoft has done to date. Well fought, too!
Thanks so much, really appreciate it!
Absolutely agree, I’m so happy we finally got a dragon that surpasses Midir in spectacle while also having his engaging go-for-the-head mechanic. Bayle is getting a top spot in my list for sure, 10/10
Might be wrong, but 4:04 looks like they are grabbing striking lightning with their mouth, much like ancient dragons "grab" falling lightning with their hands before smashing it towards us.
You're right, Bayle can't necessarily create lightning from his jaws, but he can catch it from the sky. Which is what he did.
CURRSEEEEE YOOOOUUUU BAAAAAAYYLEE!!!!
this is cinema
✋🏼😔🤚🏼
3:55 that sync though 😮
People getting mad at you and disliking cause you didn't summon igon are full of it. His summon sign should've been outside the boss room instead of inside, it's so easy to miss. Great job on the video 👍 That music sync at 3:59 was peak.
@@danielt.9586 I don’t mind I think some people are just memeing lol, the video has like 1% dislikes which is totally fine. But yeah the summon sign is hard to spot and it can also get annoying to summon depending on what move bayle is gonna start with
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)
I like it more without the voicelines it becomes a bit annoying after hearing them for a while
@@qqqqq9953 it’s like I am Malenia blade of Miquella on steroids if you die a good amount to bayle
@@Velokethexcept it’s pure hype. If i had to pick someone to be my hypeman it would 100% be Igon.
Goddamn, better than many action movies
Midir + demon prince. The final demon dragon
damn ur right, I definitely see some demon prince in bayle now
the damaged bloody wings and general attack styles are definitely reaaally really reminiscent of demon prince!
This fight is just all hell breaking loose, even the boss' death is intimidating.
The music synced so godly with the laser i think i saw god
Genuinely think he has the best phase two transition in souls
yeah its sick and cinematic without interrupting the fight for a cutscene
Without a doubt in my mind tbh
facts, agreed
Appreciate you uploading this. Boss fight database is good and all but he plays like a bit of a newbie. Your gameplay is stupendous
Thanks, glad u like it! Tbf BFD uploads a huge amount of games as soon as they release. Best gameplay is usually Ongbal‘s specialty
Best dragon fight ever made
agree
What in the world was that music sync?!?!?!!?
As I fought I had a vision of miyazaki in spirit form and he said I’ll give u this insane music sync, don’t waste it kiddo
When the second phase starts and light wings appear on Bayle's back!!! Reminds of Evangelion.. this is my fav boss
Best bayle , thumbnail I done seen 🔥 & they put an ad on my bayle vid gang 🖤👌🏽
thanks man! and congrats, deserved it
@@Veloketh thanks bro 🖤 & no problem ‼️
This is one of the bosses where he enters the arena and you await his arrival
I love that tail-swing that he does.
Bayle is very, very similar to Midir in many of his movies... but, I have to say, much more epic.
same, among all his bombastic nuke attacks this one stands out as one of my favorites, it’s like he’s pirouetting on his one leg
I gotta agree, I especially appreciate that bayle only has one move where he goes flying and spits fire at you and it’s somehow the most epic attack in the game, while the aerial fire moves in DS3 are more annoying and tedious
Bayle Vile Bayle😳😳🔥🔥The Most Epic Fight in The DLC🙌🙌
Guys, just look at what gaming has become. This is amazing!
We’ve come a long way
The fight was perfect like a cinematic and long as it should be, thank you for this show Velo ❤
This little roll under Bayle's tail is too satisfying 3:00 / 5:10
This Boss is incredible when he propels himself up high 5:49
glad you enjoyed this haha!
100% I love dodging that tail attack, it’s one of my faves and really useful for bayle to reposition himself
awesome visuals
awesome music
awesome sounds
awesome arena
awesome build up
awesome cinema
Awesome Igon
A real legend
The fact that bayle is suffering from permanent injury at this point much like how placidusax was after the 2 of them fought, makes me really scared of the kind of devils they were before their battle
To quote the ER announcement trailer, I doubt you could even imagine it
"CURSE YOU BAYLE!!!" ~ Igon
Yknow having Bayle around also tells us more about Placidusax.
Bayle as the first ever "Drake" could match up to Placidusax, the ancient dragon that was elden lord back then, however even from the stalemate, placidusax did NOT order any ancient dragon to fly after bayle, and instead building the dragon communion to hunt down drakes was a...particulary weird choice, but it speaks volumes about Placi's philosophy.
"The drake hunters will try to kill you, they will fall, but one day, one day there will be one that will slay you Bayle....one day"
Truly just letting nature and time take it's course, Placidusax was quite the smart elden lord
Red Bayle gives you wings.
😂😂
3:59 Basically him going berserk on us 😅
Ah i see my ol friend Bayle is back. time to draw my dragon katana once again ❤🔥❤🔥
Aah, you were at my side, all along
@@Veloketh my guiding moonlight
I never noticed this because I killed Bayle with a critical hit, but he tries to call lightning down upon you one last time before he fades out of existence. Fighting down to the last inch of his life. Perhaps him and Igon are not so different after all
they’re pretty similar, both too angry to die
@@Veloketh CUUUUUUURSE YOUUU IGON! WITH A HAIL OF LIGHTNING, WITH EVERY LAST DROP OF MY BEING!
3:55 Absolute cinema.
3:59 was awseome. I wish they made bayle do 3 lasers though. One downwards to the right (in game), then one upwards to the right, and then the one that shoots down (in game)
the ost when he goes phase 2 is pure aura
Igon summon is the best summon ever made…he is a badass archer screaming all his anger to the boss
agree, nothing gets you going like Igon’s anime speech. He also got some sick dragon incantations
“CURSE YOU, BAYLE!!! I HEREBY VOW, YOU WILL RUE THIS DAY! Behold, a TRUE drake warrior! And I, Igon! Your fears made flesh!
Solid of scale you might be, foul dragon! But I will riddle with holes your rotten hide! WITH A HAIL OF HARPOONS! WITH EVERY LAST DROP OF MY BEING!!”
Bro went full anime monologue
@@Velokethdamn right he did! 😎
When he gets to his 2nd phase i just get awed inspired. So much fing power i almost start to cry 😢
you’re not alone there, the music combined with his epic attacks give me chills everytime. So glad we got such a powerful dragon to end this amazing game
@@Veloketh also the fact you dodge the lazer attack is godlike lmao
@@teddywilson4625 lmao thanks the timing surely is tricky at first, some people don’t use lock on for it but I really wanna see bayle go nuts in the air haha. Glad it worked out that time
@@Veloketh i'm gonna have to rewatch that a couple of times to get the timing down
@@teddywilson4625 always glad when my vids can be of help too
Greatest boss fight of all time
this video truly is a blessing
thx so is ur comment
It's a crime to fight him without Igon the brave.
I wish I knew at the time lol. I’ve uploaded a video with Igon too tho
I think this might be my fav fight in elden ring, and maybe even the souls series. It js feels so cinematic
Same, I think messmer and bayle both made it in my top 5 fromsoft bosses of all time at this point
This fight is peak.
Never have ı thought we would surpass midir or placidusax and here we are with a hybrid that beats both
the part where it goes dun DUN dun DUN gives me goosebumps
yeah that part is excellent, fits him perfectly
At 1:54 Bayle tried to bait you, but you were too quick for him lol!!!
love that he does that, absolutely evil
@@Veloketh I love every single Soulsborne Dragon Bosses, especially Bayle the Dread!!!
Best Bayle fight i've seen yet 🔥
glad u like it! I wanna try to make a cleaner fight soon, maybe even no hit if my sanity allows it
i was steeaming this fight to my friends for a couple hours, when i beat him we were fuckin ecstatic. the whole fight is incredible
@@rushbiskit damn that sounds hype af, good memories
Imagine this thing and Placidussax’s battle IN THEIR FUCKING PRIMES
Damn. I don’t even wanna think about it bc it makes me want a new fromsoft game where we control dragons like an armored core mech
These gameplay vids are perfect
thanks! glad u like them
This is indeed CINEMA
Best fight in the game for me…period.
Bayle is my top 1 boss in any game
Based
ABSOLUTE CINEMA !
thx martin scorsese really appreciate it
Great phase 2 transfer!!!
WOW this is awesome
Sometimes i hope for fromsoft to make a lil cinematic short of bayle and placidusax battle. Maybe call it “The Dreadful Battle of the Dragonlord”